Ghandruk

Ghandruk (Nepali: घान्द्रुक pronounced [ɡʱandɾuk]) is a Village Development Committee in the Kaski District of the Gandaki province of Nepal. Situated at a distance of 32 kms north-west to Pokhara, the village is readily accessible by public buses and private taxis from the provincial headquarter. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, it had a population of 4,748 residing in 1,013 individual households.[1]

Ghandruk घान्द्रुक
Village Development Committee
A view of Annapurna range includes Annapaurna South(far left), Himchuli(Heuchuli), Gangapurna and Macchapucchre (Fishtail,dog or tiger) on far right from Ghandruk
Nickname(s):  Konda
Ghandruk Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 28.377°N 83.807°E / 28.377; 83.807
Country	Nepal
Zone	Gandaki Province
District	Kaski District
Elevation	2,012 m (6,601 ft)
Population  (1991)
• Total	4,748
Time zone	UTC+5:45 (NST)

Ghandruk is a common place for treks in the Annapurna range of Nepal (Annapurna Base camp and Annapurna Circuit treks, in particular), with various trails and accommodation possibilities.[2] The village hosts dramatic views of the mystic peaks of Mt Annapurna, Mt Machapuchare, Mt Gangapurna and Mt Hiunchuli, and serves further as the gateway to the Poon hill trek thus placing it amongst the forefront of tourism attractions in the province. Gurung communities comprise the major inhabitants of the village.